Citrus Heights Sentinel

29 San Juan High School grads awarded scholarships by alumni association
The San Juan Alumni Association last week awarded $47,000 in scholarships to this year’s graduates of San Juan High School.

Citrus Heights police announce upcoming DUI checkpoint this weekend
The Citrus Heights Police Department is kicking off the month of June with a DUI and drivers license checkpoint this weekend.

Q&A: When will the new Rally Burger drive-thru open in Citrus Heights?
Construction of a new 827-square-foot burger drive-thru on Auburn Boulevard has faced significant delays, but is slowly progressing.

Free clothing store for low-income students seeks more shoppers
A clothing store that opened as a way to benefit in-need students and families in Citrus Heights says its received plenty of donations but is now actively seeking more customers.

Citrus Heights council honors local pastor, business owner, and youth mentor
Longtime Citrus Heights resident Cecil Dyer was memorialized by a proclamation by the City Council on Thursday.

Citrus Heights has had eight shootings so far in 2021. What’s going on?
A fatal shooting in February near Sylvan Corners left one man dead, followed by a vehicle being struck by gunfire less than 36 hours later on Antelope Road. Fast forward just 11 days to Valentine’s Day, and…

Citrus Heights News Briefs: outage, fundraiser, mall redevelopment, city council
Latest local news briefs include an internet outage caused by a collision on Antelope Road, a councilman citing concern about lack of communication at City Hall, an update on a fundraiser for a local businessman’s family, and mall…

Sunrise Parks offering aquatics, martial arts, pickleball, and more this summer
The Sunrise Recreation and Park District is offering a variety of activities this summer, with a new online guide highlighting activities like a “Bowl and Swim” camp, martial arts, pickleball, dancing and more.

Guest Column: The meaning and history of Memorial Day
By Michael Bullington– The traditional annual observance of Memorial Day will again take place at Sylvan Cemetery at 7401 Auburn Blvd. on Monday, May 31, at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be preceded by a procession through the…

Citrus Heights police make arrest in 2nd shooting near 7440 Club
Citrus Heights police said Thursday that a 36-year-old man has been arrested after being identified as the suspect responsible for a May 16 shooting on Auburn Boulevard that left two people injured.